Stephanie Charles
Stephanie Charles is an American actress.
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Born | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S |
Years active | 1997–present |
Biography
Charles was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Haitian parents. She speaks both English and Haitian Creole.[1]
Career
She moved to Los Angeles when she was seven years old and later began acting. She appeared in sitcom include Smart Guy, Sister, Sister, and had a recurring role on The Parent 'Hood. Charles later left acting and formed an R&B girl group called MRZ, they were signed to the Universal/Motown label and worked in New York. Then the group broke up, she returned to Los Angeles and began acting again, appearing in film and television.[1][2]
In 2018, Charles starred in the Oprah Winfrey Network sitcom The Paynes produced by Tyler Perry, playing the role of Nyla.[3][4] The series was canceled after one season of 38 episodes. Perry later cast her in his BET+ soap opera Ruthless.[5][6]
Filmography
Film/Movie
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | The Lonely Hour | Samantha | Short |
Donatella | Donatella | Short | |
The Other Side of Sanity | Naleen | Short | |
2013 | Natalie Portman | Stephanie | Short |
Diggy Simmons MOW | Sherri Manning | TV movie | |
2014 | Traveler of the East | Anetra Morris / Ariel | Short |
Knocked | Keisha | Short | |
2015 | Bound to Vengeance | Nina | |
Jacob Stone | Friend | Short | |
Reggie Gaskins' Urban Love Story | Allison | ||
Untold | Kim | Short | |
Wingman Inc. | Angela | ||
Avouterie | Lola | ||
2016 | New Merica | Janice | Short |
2017 | Hometown Hero | Michelle | TV movie |
2019 | Killing Your Daughter | Allie | |
Like Blood | Flynn | ||
Gaslit | Mary Cooper |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | City Guys | Cheerleader #1 | Episode: "The Package" |
1998 | Smart Guy | Stacie / Leslie | Episode: "Goodbye, Mr. Chimps" & "My Two Dads" |
1997-99 | The Parent 'Hood | Jamie | Recurring cast: season 4, guest: season 5 |
1999 | Sister, Sister | Holly | Episode: "Mixed Doubles" |
2006 | ER | Nicole | Episode: "Tell Me No Secrets..." |
2008 | Bones | Kamaria Manning | Episode: "Player Under Pressure" |
2012 | G.I.A. | Tia | Episode: "Pilot" & "Night Terrors" |
2014 | Instant Mom | Jenny | Episode: "48 Hours" |
NCIS | Coast Guard Petty Officer Patricia Felton | Episode: "The San Dominick" | |
2017 | The Loonies | Stevie | Main cast |
2018 | The Paynes | Nyla Payne | Main cast |
2018-19 | Shameless | Tyesha | Episode: "Do Right, Vote White!" & "Los Diablos!" |
2020– | Ruthless | Sarah | Main cast |
2022 | Black-ish | Jasmine | Episode: "Bow-Mo" |
References
- "The Paynes Cast".
- "5 Things to Know About The Paynes' Stephanie Charles". E! Online. February 9, 2018.
- Bonman, Naomi K. "Exclusive Interview: Actress Stephanie Charles Chats on Tyler Perry's 'The Paynes'".
- MaGee, Ny (April 5, 2018). "Stephanie Charles Talks Playing an Abused Woman on Tyler Perry's 'The Paynes'".
- Bell, BreAnna (November 7, 2019). "Tyler Perry Sets Two New Original Series at BET Plus (EXCLUSIVE)".
- Petski, Denise (February 21, 2020). "'Tyler Perry's Ruthless' Gets Premiere Date On BET+".